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A porch swing is a great addition to any porch or patio. You can enjoy the first nice days of spring or relax on warm summer evenings from a comfortable spot on your porch. Your morning coffee or evening glass of wine will taste better while rocking on your porch. Kids and guests will enjoy…

Decluttering is a trend that many homeowners have dived into over the past few years, and for good reason. Tidying up a messy yard will liberate you of physical and emotional junk that’s taking up precious space on your property and in your life. Here is your step-by-step guide to decluttering your messy yard once…

Whether you’re worried about the impact of climate change on future generations or you simply want to save on your monthly utility bill, a water-friendly yard is a great way to reduce your consumption of one of the planet’s most valuable resources. That’s because there are plenty of easy, inexpensive ways to create and maintain…

Most people grow orchids at home for the love of bringing their beauty to life—not the money. That doesn’t mean that you can’t turn your favorite hobby into a lucrative gig to help pay the bills, bring in some extra spending money, or simply help pay for your orchid habit. In the current economy, more…

Whether you’re working with a backyard garden plot or a few acres, it’s possible to turn your gardening hobby into a fertile business. In fact, once you get it up and running, your backyard rose farm could gross $25,000 to $30,000 per acre, about half of which is typically profit. But every rose has its…

When you think about home improvement, livestock may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, as our society turns to re-embrace sustainability and self-reliance, some families are choosing to renovate their outdoor spaces to accommodate small livestock, like chickens, sheep, and goats. When it comes down to it, the initial considerations for…

Livestock is not typically what comes to mind when you hear the word “hobby.” Gardening? Sure. Pots filled with tomatoes and herbs, raised beds full of greens, and even rows full of corn are commonly found in the backyards of hobby farmers, especially in rural areas. But recently, another type of hobby farming is on…

Ticks are brought by sunny and warm weather, especially during spring. It is during this time when most people are victims of these tick bites as a result of the increase in outdoor activities and the heat. There are various diseases associated with tick bites, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. To…

How big is the average lawn? In the United States, residential lawns average 10,871 square feet (or roughly a quarter of an acre). This depends greatly on location. For instance, the average lawn size in California is 5,575 square feet. This is calculated by taking the average lot size in CA, or 7,200 square feet,…

Photo: Kevin Dodge / Getty Images Lawn seeding and installing sod are both methods for establishing a new lawn or repairing an existing one. However, there are some key differences between the two. Lawn seeding involves planting grass seeds directly into the soil, whereas sod installation involves laying down pre-grown strips of grass that are…